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The lavender lover's handbook : the 100 most beautiful and fragrant varieties for growing, crafting, and cooking / Sarah Berringer Bader ; photographs by Janet Loughrey.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Portland : Timber Press, 2012.Description: 192 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9781604692211
  • 1604692219
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • SB317.L37 B33 2012
Online resources:
Contents:
Lavender obsession: an introduction -- Lavender in the garden: landscapes, containers, and herb gardens -- The lavender palette: 100 varieties to try -- Care and cultivation: from planting to pruning, harvesting, and drying -- Lavender recipes: herb blends, condiments, desserts, and drinks -- Scented creations: wands, wreaths, swags, sachets, and beyond.
Summary: In The Lavender Lover's Handbook, lavender grower Sarah Bader teaches gardeners how they can successfully grow this beloved plant. Featuring the 100 easiest, most stunning lavenders available today, this beginner's guide provides a complete checklist of the color, fragrance, size, and foliage of each plant, in addition to basic pruning, spacing, and planting requirements. The text is rounded out with tips on how to harvest, cook, and craft with this wonderful herb. Its abundant variety, hardiness, fragrance, and culinary uses make lavender one of the most popular and versatile plants. And now, with this practical and accessible guide in hand, it's easier than ever to grow at home.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Lending Books Elisabeth C. Miller Library Tall Shelves SB412.L255 B23 2012 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 39352800133688
Total holds: 0

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Lavender obsession: an introduction -- Lavender in the garden: landscapes, containers, and herb gardens -- The lavender palette: 100 varieties to try -- Care and cultivation: from planting to pruning, harvesting, and drying -- Lavender recipes: herb blends, condiments, desserts, and drinks -- Scented creations: wands, wreaths, swags, sachets, and beyond.

In The Lavender Lover's Handbook, lavender grower Sarah Bader teaches gardeners how they can successfully grow this beloved plant. Featuring the 100 easiest, most stunning lavenders available today, this beginner's guide provides a complete checklist of the color, fragrance, size, and foliage of each plant, in addition to basic pruning, spacing, and planting requirements. The text is rounded out with tips on how to harvest, cook, and craft with this wonderful herb. Its abundant variety, hardiness, fragrance, and culinary uses make lavender one of the most popular and versatile plants. And now, with this practical and accessible guide in hand, it's easier than ever to grow at home.

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